Imply in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishTo communicate an idea indirectly through what one says, without stating that idea explicitly.

Definition in Japaneseはっきりとは言わずに、言葉の中でそれとなく考えを伝える。

Example sentences

• 発売(はつばい)を延期(えんき)すべきだと遠回(とおまわ)しに言(い)っているんですか。それとも、テスト期間(きかん)を延(の)ばすだけでいいんですか。🔊

  Are you implying that we should postpone the launch, or only extend the testing?

• もっと時間(じかん)が必要(ひつよう)っていうのは、発売(はつばい)を延期(えんき)したほうがいいって遠回(とおまわ)しに言(い)ってるってこと？🔊

  When you say we need more time, are you implying we should put the launch off?

Learn it in a lesson

• Managing discussions and clearing up misunderstandings in Japanese

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